This assumes that the source and target listings definitely have accurate keywords.
There would be plenty of value in a model that can use either keywords OR images to effectively make recs.
> Considering the data gathering, it seems easier to do user-product collaborative filtering.
What user data are you talking about here? The customer doesn't necessarily have user data.
I personally think this approach makes a lot of sense. If it works, a one-size-fits all recommender would be really useful and easy to sell.
The user data from punching searches into Amazon and copying their "Also bought" recommended product lists.
This assumes that the source and target listings definitely have accurate keywords.
There would be plenty of value in a model that can use either keywords OR images to effectively make recs.
> Considering the data gathering, it seems easier to do user-product collaborative filtering.
What user data are you talking about here? The customer doesn't necessarily have user data.
I personally think this approach makes a lot of sense. If it works, a one-size-fits all recommender would be really useful and easy to sell.